Nonlinear Magnetohydrodynamics

ISBN-13: 9780521599184 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 396 str.

D. Biskamp; Dieter Biskamp; M. G. Haines

Opis

This work provides a self-contained introduction to magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), with emphasis on nonlinear processes. The first four chapters outline the conventional aspects of MHD theory, magnetostatic equilibrium and linear stability theory, which form a natural foundation for the topics introduced in later chapters. Chapters five to seven present nonlinear theory, starting with the evolution and saturation of individual ideal and resistive instabilities, continuing with a detailed analysis of magnetic reconnection, and concluding with a study of the most complex behaviour, that of MHD turbulence. The last chapters describe three important applications of the theory: disruptive processes in tokomaks, MHD processes in the reversed field pinch, and solar flares. Since emphasis is on the physical principles rather than on special formalisms, this book is core reading for theorists and experimentalists working on nonlinear MHD effects.

Recenzje

'… very clearly written, and can be recommended to any graduate-level student with the necessary background in electromagnetism who requires an introduction to current research in this field. I would regard it as one of the most important books to have been published recently in the general area of plasma physics, and I expect it to become a standard reference which is not likely to be superseded for some time.' R. A. Cairns, Contemporary Physics

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic properties of magnetohydrodynamics; 3. Magnetostatic equilibria; 4. Normal modes and instability; 5. Nonlinear evolution of MHD instabilities; 6. Magnetic reconnection; 7. MHD turbulence; 8. Disruptive processes in tokamak plasmas; 9. Dynamics of the reversed-field pinch; 10. Solar flares; Outlook; References; Index.